Stella McCartney Falabella Tote

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#766
Probably for the reason there aren't many threads on it and many people are so against them for the same reason... Because they're not leather. But they are hardly the most expensive non leather bags out there.
I love them and have picked up two more myself in the sales. I've never paid retail always on sale but not because they're not leather more because I'm trying to cut back on what I spend on bags.
 
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doni said:
So I have bought my first Falabella, quite an unexpected purchase too. Normally I research a lot before buying a bag and I was in the shop looking for another one. This was on sale and upon trying it on impulse I was offered a further reduction. I could not say no. It is the Mini Falabella. A perfect perfect size. I am SO impressed with the design. It is extraordinary. Such a simple shape but so versatile. I like it folded either a shoulder bag or cross body, love it as a squishy clutch and really like the idea that it can expand upon need and be worn as a tote. And each time it looks different. Beautifully made too. As much as I like the clothes I think I had a bias against the Stella bags because they are not leather. But hey, neither are the Goyards... I just had never registered how brilliant the design is.

How come Stella McCartney doesn't have a sub forum here???
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Jaime said:
Probably for the reason there aren't many threads on it and many people are so against them for the same reason... Because they're not leather. But they are hardly the most expensive non leather bags out there.
I love them and have picked up two more myself in the sales. I've never paid retail always on sale but not because they're not leather more because I'm trying to cut back on what I spend on bags.
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I have to say, I tended to think the same, expensive for non-leather... but thinking about it, LV monogram is not leather, or Gucci GG supreme. And look how much Goyard's plastic coated cotton costs... it is not even that durable. And all that seems to be perfectly acceptable... Plus, leather is not expensive these days (and a lot of it dodgily sourced), craftsmanship is. I have to say the materials in the Falabellas are beautiful and the bags are impeccably made. Completely changed my mind about this bag. Hope it is here to stay!
 
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I've also seen a D&G raffia bag selling for thousands in the last sale. I find the falabella to hold up extremely well. I've been using two of mine exclusively since I got them. The mini for weekends and the small tote during the week and they are just brilliant. I'm waiting on my two new ones to be delivered. Got them for great prices which is why I took the plunge. Both just over USD $400.
 
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May I ask you how long have you been using yours? It is good to hear they are holding well. I also got mine for an amazingly good price. It is leopard print so hardly a basic and definitely more of a winter bag. So I am already thinking of getting one in black, or a pale color like gray or blush... although I will wait to use this one a bit more. So far so good, I really enjoy wearing it!
 
#771
I have 3 one I got a year ago but don't use that as much because of its light colour. The mini I've had maybe 6 months or more? And the small tote would be a few months. They're great in wet weather too. No worries about damage or staining.
I'm waiting on the snake print three chain and the star print small tote.
 
#773
I agree with everyone here. First you think Stella bags, because they are not leather, are much too expensive , and indeed they are..., but when you see them IRL you understand they are not ordinary totes! The material is great, the chains are wonderful quality and they are Italian made!
Waiting for the sales to get one is a wise decision...:smile::heart::tup:
 
#776
Does anyone have any of the snake print or denim falabellas?
I just received the snake print and I'm not sure about it. Might be a bit shiny and "plasticky" for me. I'm mainly interested in hearing how the snake print wears.

I've got a denim on its way. Also wondering how the denim falabella wears and if it's soft denim.

TIA
 
#777
I really like the Falabella 3 chain bag but have never pulled the trigger since I am very afraid that it will feel dated in a few years. The chains and the whole design are quite edgy and from my experience edgy things do get dated first :/

What are your opinions on this?
 
#778
They've been around for years and years so they seem to be hanging around a while so far. They also tend to sell out and when they go on sale even a little bit they can be among the first to go.
I personally am not bothered by what everyone else feels is in fashion or not, I buy and carry what I like. So if it goes "out" tomorrow it won't bother me.
 
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Jaime said:
They've been around for years and years so they seem to be hanging around a while so far. They also tend to sell out and when they go on sale even a little bit they can be among the first to go.
I personally am not bothered by what everyone else feels is in fashion or not, I buy and carry what I like. So if it goes "out" tomorrow it won't bother me.
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I am actually not bothered by what everyone else feels is in fashion or not, I see myself as very unsensitive to fashion trends. But I also know that fashion still do affect us all on some level. If you see chains everywhere you will consider them as normal and if chains falls out of fashion in five years you just might start to think they are too edgy and find it hard to wear a bag with chains in a relaxed way (like daily use). I think studs are the same for the moment. They are everywhere and will probably feel very dated in some years. I do think a lot of "dated" things works great even when they are dated, but they are harder to use. And my style right now is not very edgy (even though I am an old punk girl and later on a metal head), I am more of a toddler mom with a practical and comfortable style ;) and i do thing the falabella looks both practical and comfortable. It is just the prominent chains that I feel will be very dated and hard to wear in some years.
 
#780
I totally get what you say. Often we want to think we are inmune to trends but who is wearing a baguette style bag these days? Still, is so hard to know... with the Falabella, on the one hand, it was the first bag featuring the thick chains that have now become ubiquitous. I am sure at some point thick chains are going to feel odd and awkward. Also the slouchy style of Falabella is already a bit out. On the other hand, it will take a few years for chains to be out (people want to show off their Boys and Dyonissus) plus the Falabella features the chains in a different more distinctive way. Also I think it has built a very well defined niche: the vegan-friendly lux designer bag. It really has no competition there and veganism is not going to go anywhere anytime soon. Plus you see lots of fakes, which is always a good sign. And it is such a brilliant distinctive design...

So I think as long as they keep updating it in the right ways it is here to stay. Look at me, I am surprised I had not "discovered" the classic Falabella style before, but I never ever carry big bags, so I would have never had any use for the original sizes. The Falabella Mini responds to the trend for smaller bags and it is perfect for me.
 
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